Serving 1,108 students in grades 6-8, Northdale Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,108 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northdale Middle serves the southeast part of Minneapolis, MN, covering an area of approximately 13.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Northdale Middle School's student population of 1,108 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,108 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Northdale Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northdale Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#774 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northdale Middle School's ranking?
Northdale Middle School is ranked #774 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Northdale Middle School often compared to?
Northdale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coon Rapids Middle School, Roosevelt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Northdale Middle School?
1,108 students attend Northdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Northdale Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northdale Middle School?
Northdale Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northdale Middle School offer ?
Northdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northdale Middle School part of?
Northdale Middle School is part of Anoka-Hennepin School District.
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